To our ancestors, St. Agatha was the one that protected them from fire. Her day was February 5 and it was the day to perform the ritual to secure protection for the upcoming year.
Vánoční kolekce – Edible Czech Christmas Tree Decoration
Almost every Czech Christmas tree is decorated with edibles, that is probably not so uncommon but have you heard of vánoční kolekce? It’s something you won’t find outside of the Czech Republic or Slovakia.
Candle in a Nutshell – Czech Christmas Tradition
Czech families place a small candle in a walnut shell for each member and let the candles float on water on the Christmas Day and Eve.
History and Present of Christmas Tree in Czech Republic
Christmas tree is one of the symbols of Christmas in many cultures, the Czech Republic being one of them. However, not for as long as you might think.
Support Czech Craftspeople from cancelled Christmas Markets!
Christmas markets all around the Czech Republic were cancelled out of nowhere on November 26. Without any prior notice, the vendors were left with their stands stocked up and told to pack up and leave. For many of them the Christmas markets is where they make their living for the upcoming months. Here’s how you …
Czech Retro Cookbooks You Should Take a Look At
Would you like to know what the Czech cuisine looked like in the 50s – 80s? What was the typical way of cooking, what was on the table in the Czech households before the country opened up to the western influences? And would you like to cook a retro meal yourself? You’re in luck because …
Antonín Dvořák (Dvorak) – most famous Czech composers
Antonín Dvořák (internationally known also as Dvorak) is one of the most famous Czech composers and also the most internationally played one!
Legendary Czech Actresses, vol. 1
They were the stars of Czech cinematography, they enchanted everyone with their talent and beauty. Although they are gone, their names will be well-known to generations after them. Here are some of the legendary Czech actresses.
Večerníček – Czech bedtime stories
Večerníček is one of the most famous Czech TV characters. This little guy has been helping kids with their evening routine for generations.
Unique Postcards to Fund Museum of Alfons Mucha
Ivančice, the hometown of the world-renown Art Nouveau painter Alfons (Alphonse) Mucha decided to fund the reconstruction of Mucha’s memorial museum with unusual scratch-off postcards.